Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 46091
Antarctica: China
Tabled: 17 April 2025
Answered: 29 April 2025
Question
Ben Obese-Jecty
Conservative — Huntingdon
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment has he made of the potential impact of Chinese activity in Antarctica on (a) the environment, (b) British interests and (c) international interests.
Answer
Catherine WestThe Antarctic Treaty, of which the UK and China are members, preserves Antarctica as a place of peace and science. While there is growing global interest in the economic potential of Antarctica, the Treaty ensures all parties adhere to high environmental ...
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